Software Engineer I Salary in Modesto, California

Software Engineer I Salary in Modesto, CA

How much does a Software Engineer I make in Modesto, CA? The average Software Engineer I salary in Modesto, CA is $83,466 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $76,506 and $91,751. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Software Engineer I Salary	$70,168	Modesto,CA	March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Software Engineer I Salary	$76,506	Modesto,CA	March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Software Engineer I Salary	$83,466	Modesto,CA	March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Software Engineer I Salary	$91,751	Modesto,CA	March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Software Engineer I Salary	$99,294	Modesto,CA	March 26, 2024

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Job Description for Software Engineer I

Software Engineer I designs and develops software applications. Performs coding, debugging, testing and troubleshooting throughout the application development process. Being a Software Engineer I requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Software Engineer I works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Software Engineer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Software Engineer I Pay Difference by Location

Software Engineer I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Software Engineer I, the highest Software Engineer I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Software Engineer I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Software Engineer I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Software Engineer I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State	Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA	Compared to national average + 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC	Compared to national average + 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL	Compared to national average -3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL	Compared to national average + 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA	Compared to national average + 12.1%
City, State New York, NY	Compared to national average + 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX	Compared to national average -1.3%

About Modesto, California

Modesto /məˈdɛstoʊ/ (Spanish for "modest"), officially the City of Modesto, is the county seat and largest city of Stanislaus County, California, United States. With a population of approximately 201,165 at the 2010 census, it is the 18th largest city in the state of California and forms part of the Modesto–Merced combined statistical area. The Modesto Census County Division, which includes the cities of Ceres and Riverbank, had a population of 312,842 as of 2010[update]. Modesto is located in the Central Valley, 90 miles (140 km) north of Fresno, 40 miles (64 km) north of Merced, California, ...

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